HyperDic: fledgeling

English > 3 senses of the word fledgeling:
ADJECTIVEallfledgeling, fledgling(of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers
NOUNperson fledgeling, newcomer, fledgling, starter, neophyte, freshman, newbie, entrantany new participant in some activity
animalfledgeling, fledglingyoung bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying
English > fledgeling: 3 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers.
Synonymfledgling
Broaderfledged, mature(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage
Nounsfledgelingyoung bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying
English > fledgeling: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAny new participant in some activity.
Synonymsnewcomer, fledgling, starter, neophyte, freshman, newbie, entrant
Narrowerrecruit, enlisteeAny new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
Broadernovice, beginner, tyro, tiro, initiatesomeone new to a field / field or activity
Spanishnewbie, novato, nuevo, recién llegado
Catalanneòfit, nouvingut, principiant
English > fledgeling: 3 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningyoung bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying.
Synonymfledgling
Broaderyoung birdA bird that is still young
Catalanocellet
Adjectivesfledgeling(of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers

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